Inventory Accountant

Overview

The Inventory Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, validity, and proper accounting treatment of all inventory transactions and balances. This role serves as the liaison between the Accounting Department and field operations, coordinating inventory controls, reconciliation processes, cycle count programs, and working collaboratively with branches to resolve inventory-related issues and drive proper inventory management practices across the organization.

#GEM-14555 – Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA

Location:

Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA

Schedule:

Full-Time

• Reconcile monthly inventory general ledger balances to physical and system records
• Monitor, validate, and approve inventory adjustments for accuracy and legitimacy
• Calculate and analyze excess, slow-moving, and damaged inventory monthly
• Coordinate and oversee cycle count programs across all branches
• Develop and implement inventory control policies, processes, and procedures
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with branches to resolve issues
• Publish monthly inventory financial reports and communicate findings to management
• Serve as primary point of contact for inventory-related issues at branch locations
• Assist with physical inventories

• Bachelor s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in inventory management
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools
• Inventory valuation experience with weighted average cost (WAC) methodology and cycle counting programs
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Detail-oriented with high attention to accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and branch personnel
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Hybrid Schedule, working 2 days minimum at the office/branch a week.

• Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds:
  Occasional
• Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds:
  Never
• Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds:
  Never
• Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds:
  Never
• Pulling/Pushing, Carrying:
  Never
• Reaching or working above shoulder:
  Never
• Walking:
  Occasional
• Standing:
  Occasional
• Sitting:
  Constant
• Stooping:
  Never
• Kneeling:
  Never
• Repeated Bending:
  Never
• Climbing:
  Never
• Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use:
  Constant
• Operating a motor vehicle:
  Never
• Operating a commercial vehicle:
  Never
• Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc:
  Never
• Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc.:
  Occasional

Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.